Quantity
About 35 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Organic Italian 'Ropreco Paste' Tomato
Tomato
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packetAbout 35 seeds
Product codeJAREC-0262
The Italian tomato Solanum lycopersicum ‘Ropreco Paste’ is a highly prolific organic heirloom variety, particularly prized for its meaty fruits, remarkable productivity, and excellent culinary performance. In the garden, it stands out with its determinate growth habit and consistent clusters of intense red, oval, and well-formed tomatoes that ripen abundantly under the summer sun. Its dense, low-water flesh makes it a natural ally for canning, sauces, and slow-cooked dishes, while retaining a sweet flavor with a pleasant hint of acidity. Easy to grow, it is perfect for gardeners looking for a reliable, robust, and productive variety that doesn't require complex maintenance. Its good general resistance and lack of need for staking further add to its appeal, especially in vegetable gardens where efficiency is desired without sacrificing quality. Grown in rich, well-drained soil, it offers generous harvests that extend the joys of the garden into autumn and winter preserves. We particularly enjoy harvesting it in quantity to fill pots and jars with authentic flavors. Both practical, flavorful, and very prolific, ‘Ropreco Paste’ is an essential Italian tomato for home cooking enthusiasts.
Sowing guide
From packetto germination.
Sowing periodMarch to April
Sowing depth0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Germination temperature22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest75 to 85 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, onion, bell pepper, garlic
Avoid planting withFennel, cabbage
Preserves, sauces, stews, salads, home cooking
